charm<\/a>\u202for appeal\u201d or, for a public figure, \u201ca personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm.\u201d While Google AI takes it a step further, saying\u00a0charisma is \u201cthe compelling, magnetic appeal that draws others to a person.\u201d One version says it has three main pillars, including the ability\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0fully present,\u00a0show\u00a0warmth, and\u00a0reflect\u00a0competence. According to\u00a0AI,\u00a0it is\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0by\u00a0strong communication\u00a0skills, emotional\u00a0intelligence,\u00a0and authenticity.\u00a0<\/p>\nIt seems\u00a0all of\u00a0these qualities\u00a0are true, in part. However, these definitions are missing the magic ingredient, from my perspective.\u00a0It seems charisma\u00a0is more about being interested in others and how we make them feel than in being\u00a0interesting\u00a0ourselves. If we genuinely care about others,\u00a0they will instinctively trust us and tell us about themselves. If we approach them authentically, with warmth and compassion, they will feel comfortable with\u00a0us as well.\u00a0It\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0about us, but about others and how we may engage with them in an honest and authentic way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking the focus\u00a0off of\u00a0ourselves and on making the other person feel comfortable seems to be useful in life, but also in journalism. We must be genuinely interested in what people we interview have to say and share, rather than just how they serve our stories. I always caution students that we are not there to use\u00a0people only to serve our stories.\u00a0However, the interest must be authentic, as people sense when it is merely an act.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gina Presson, senior lecturer at the School of Communication and appointed faculty fellow to Vista Residential College\u00a0<\/p>\n
Are you born with charisma, or can it be nurtured?<\/p>\n
It is always difficult to pinpoint whether people are born with or without certain traits, as familial and contextual environments can nurture or shape an individual’s emotional intelligence, to include things like charisma. So, I would lean more toward a bit more nurture than anything else.<\/p>\n
Some people have charisma from\u00a0birth,\u00a0and others\u00a0develop these gifts as they mature. Everyone\u00a0may nurture\u00a0these traits throughout\u00a0life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What draws people to someone\u2014confidence, mystery, or vulnerability?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I think people are drawn to others who espouse confidence, but not in an egotistical way, and effective communication, because it makes them feel valued and potentially inspired. Charismatic people tend to draw others in, but not in a nefarious way, but rather a supportive way, if their intentions are in the right place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Each can play a role, and the variety across these domains suggests that charisma is not just one thing but can emerge from a range of qualities. One of the hallmarks of charisma is the ability to naturally capture and hold the attention of others, often creating a heightened sense of engagement and presence. Confidence is a significant factor, particularly in times of uncertainty, as a leader who displays a confident demeanor can become a source of comfort and reassurance. A certain degree of mystery can also capture and hold attention, inviting fascination and heightened interest. Vulnerability, especially when accompanied by self-acceptance rather than shame or self-doubt, can also be charismatic, as people may identify with what is revealed. In doing so, people may become more accepting of and comfortable with themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n
People are drawn to others\u00a0for many reasons. Confidence is attractive, but not when it becomes\u00a0arrogance. Mystery can be\u00a0attractive, but not when it threatens trust and truthfulness. Vulnerability in an authentic way is attractive, but not when it becomes extreme neediness.\u00a0Charismatic people are not afraid to reveal their humanity,\u00a0to express their feelings, their\u00a0compassion,\u00a0and their curiosity about others.\u00a0They are confident in their gifts and celebrate their ability to help others with those gifts.\u00a0They also celebrate others\u2019\u00a0gifts and try to bring out the best in people.\u00a0They see the good in everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What does charisma allow people to do that others without it cannot?<\/p>\n
I think charismatic people feel comfortable in just about any situation because they can use their skill set to naturally fit into different contexts and conversations. They are relatable, approachable, and engaging.<\/p>\n
Charisma can make it easier to persuade others to follow, whether into danger or toward an important decision, such as voting for someone, making a major life choice, or purchasing a product. When coupled with integrity, charisma can inspire trust, confidence, and meaningful action. When integrity is lacking, however, charisma can cloud judgment and make it more difficult to accurately assess a person\u2019s character and motives.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charisma\u00a0allows people to encourage others to work together for the common good\u00a0and to make a difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who is a famous person who has charisma, and how does it manifest itself?<\/p>\n
I think there are many famous people who have charisma, but you have to bear in mind that when we see “famous people,” they are not behind closed doors, where they may be surrounded by those close to them and potentially allow themselves to feel more vulnerable.<\/p>\n
In that sense, a person’s\u2014especially a famous person’s\u2014public persona may only be a glimpse of what we see, but I would say that Bono, U2’s lead singer, would be someone who espouses charisma when he sings and talks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many world leaders throughout history, along with entertainers, spiritual leaders, and sports figures, have displayed charisma. Confidence, achievement, wealth, and power often emerge from the roles they play and can also help explain their ascent into those positions. Charisma can also be found close at hand, including here at the U\u2014in our leaders, inspiring teachers, colleagues who influence decisions and workplace culture, and among our gifted students.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Isaac Prilleltensky, the former dean of our School of Education and Vice-Provost for Institutional Culture, who passed away recently, displayed a powerful charisma that was evident to colleagues, students, and friends alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While he possessed many of the more recognizable qualities associated with charisma, including confidence, energy, humor, and courage, his form of charisma also reflected something found in perhaps the most enduring charismatic figures.<\/p>\n
Whether teaching a class, presenting at a conference, leading a group project, or meeting with someone one-on-one, he naturally created in others a sense that they mattered\u2014because he knew they did. Perhaps the forms of charisma with the greatest impact are those that transcend more superficial qualities and help others feel seen, valued, and reassured that things will be okay.<\/p>\n
Oprah Winfrey is a famous person with charisma who comes to mind.\u00a0She has used her charisma to give back to others and to inspire both individuals and corporations to do the same.\u00a0She has contributed her personal wealth to the\u00a0well-being\u00a0of others,\u00a0both on her show and in her personal life. She has also committed her effort to covering topics that increase the national understanding of issues affecting many, but not\u00a0often brought into the limelight, including sexual assault and domestic violence.\u00a0She has helped make survivors of violence\u00a0feel they are not\u00a0alone\u00a0and they are not what happened to them.\u00a0She has also given a platform to many voices not often heard, helping expand the dialogue about issues facing\u00a0individuals and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s recognized right away. The person has a particular warmth, a charm. They draw people in and make…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":312086,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-312085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=312085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/312086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=312085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=312085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=312085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}